USHL -- UNITED STATES HOCKEY LEAGUE
Top junior league in the United States. 17 teams. Premier development path for NCAA Division I players.
United States Hockey League -- Top Tier US Junior
17 TEAMS • UNITED STATES
Founded 1972 • USA Hockey's top junior league
Teams
17
Age Range
16-20
Founded
1972
NCAA Path
Yes
ABOUT THE USHL
The United States Hockey League is the top junior hockey league in the United States and one of the premier development leagues in North America. Unlike Canadian Major Junior leagues, USHL players typically use their junior years to develop while maintaining NCAA eligibility. Many USHL players go on to play NCAA Division I hockey before turning professional. The USHL is often referred to as the "USNTDP pipeline" complement, with many players advancing to the US National Team Development Program and NCAA powerhouse programs.